Samut Prakan, Thailand
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)

$786

Retiree Score

70.0

Safety Index

62.7

Healthcare

22 facilities

Forget the picturesque images of Thailand - the reality of living in Samut Prakan is a population of 51,309 crammed into a small city 25 kilometers from Bangkok. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with the city only officially established in 1999. The lone highlight is the BTS Skytrain line, which connects Samut Prakan to the capital. But overall, this provincial outpost offers little to attract anyone beyond those with a naval academy or soccer club to attend. Samut Prakan is best suited for those content with a quiet, unremarkable existence on Bangkok's suburban fringe.

Can I afford Samut Prakan?

Total Monthly Household Income (After Tax):

Lifestyle: comfortable

You could save

$2234 / month

Savings Rate74%

Rent $182

Living Costs $584

Safety

Healthcare

100

Walkability

Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L)$2

Bread (loaf)—

Eggs (12)$2

Rice (1kg)—

Chicken (1kg)—

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive)$2

Meal (Mid-range)$94

Cappuccino$1

Water (0.33L)—

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo)$86

Mobile Plan (mo)$12

Gym (mo)$30

Cinema Ticket$8

Housing

1BR Center (mo)$182

1BR Outside (mo)—

3BR Center (mo)—

3BR Outside (mo)—

Expat Life

English Proficiency

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Expat Community

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Top Neighborhoods

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Elevation

Nearest Airport

BKK (19km)

Local Economy

Avg Monthly Salary

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Mortgage Interest Rate

5.45%

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet

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Temperature

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Annual Rainfall

1586 mm

Coworking Spaces

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Best Months to Visit

May, Jun, Jul, Aug